Terry Fox Foundation collaborating to expand cancer research, philanthropy
Why It Matters
Traditional fundraising, even when extremely successful, comes with limitations. Innovative partnerships could leverage private sector investment and expand impact.
New Rapid Response Network to strengthen non-profit contribution to federal policy
Why It Matters
Non-profits have historically been excluded from critical policy discussions, even when they have sector-wide implications. Better coordination could change that.
Funders are receiving more AI proposals, but not all are well-equipped to assess them
Why It Matters
Very few funders are giving grants for AI projects to begin with. Corporate and technology funders are more likely to have the in-house technical talent to evaluate grant applications, while traditional philanthropic foundations might need to call on third-party resources.
Canada’s first cultural land trust purchase saves beloved arts spaces
Why It Matters
We have plenty of measures of poverty – but what about extreme wealth?
Why It Matters
In many cases, we see wealth accumulation correlate directly to measures of power and influence, according to the New Economics Foundation: whether that is political sway, homogenisation of media sources, or disproportionate consumption.